Dr. Shikha Dutt Sharma

Dr. Shikha Dutt Sharma has over 5 years of teaching and research experience at reputed Institutes/ Universities in India. She has done her PhD in (English Literature) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, (Campus) Meerut. She is UGC NET Qualified and has done her B. Ed. from Himanchal Pradesh University, Shimla. She has done her MA (English) from Himanchal Pradesh University, Shimla and BA (English) from St. Bede’s College, Shimla. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Liberal Arts and serving as IQAC Coordinator at KR Mangalam University, Gurugram. She has a rich understanding of English Literature, Grammar Lessons, Teaching & Mentoring, Curriculum Development, General Administration and has published various papers in international journals/conferences/scopus/ugc care and peer reviewed journals . She is a content writer, an avid reader with a flair to write poetry and quotes. Involved in social work related to women empowerment has been awarded for her contribution in this field, also a freelance special correspondent for Current Scenario.

• 2022: Ph.D. (English Literature) from Chaudhary Charan Singh University,(campus) Meerut
• 2017: UGC NET Qualified in English Literature
• 2009: B.Ed. from Himanchal Pradesh University, Shimla
• 2008: MA (English) from Himanchal Pradesh University, Shimla
• 2004: BA (English) from St. Bede’s College, Himanchal Pradesh University, Shimla

• August 2019 to August 2021 Faculty of English at Swami Vivekanand Institute of Professional Studies.
• September 2020 to September 2022– FIMT Kapashera
• Assistant professor and Program in charge of the English Department NCC head of FIMT Kapashera
• Head of English Literary Society and Language Lab
• Member of IQIC cell, Disciplinary committee
• September 2022 Till Date – K.R. Mangalam University Gurugram
• Assistant Professor, School of Liberal Arts & IQAC coordinator since January 2023

• Crime and Guilt: A Psychoanalysis in Selected Works of Fyodor Dostoevsky in the year 2023 by Book Rivers Publisher.
• ‘Manifestations of The Soul’ collection of poems in the year 2023 by Iterative International Publisher.
• Book Chapter in the book ‘Reimagining and Redefining Business in Bani World ‘Published by Integrity Publication in the year 2023. (Chapter 14, page 91).
• Book Chapter in the book  This edited volume, Health & Wellbeing through IKS: Building a Viksit Bharat and Shaping Global Leadership, published in January 2025 by  Red Shine Publications, Sweden ( Study of Select Works by European Writers Influenced by Indian Literature and Culture. Chapter 15, page 181 – 188 )
• Echoes Through Time: A Journey Through British Poetry – LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 9786 207 844340 (04 August 2025)

• National level workshop on ‘Research Ethics, Plagiarism and Reference Management’
• Certification in ‘Working with MS Office 2013’ from NIIT
• Presented a paper on women writers. (International Webinar of Delhi University).
• Awarded Microsoft in Education certificate as ‘Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator’ on 30 Sep 2021
• Conducted workshop on English Speaking Skills for faculty of FIMT kapashera in December 2021
• Conducted workshop on Interview skills for students at FIMT Kapashera  February 2022
• Attended workshop on ‘Research Methodology, Academic Writing and Publishing in English ‘organized by AIFEST and Dept. of English, Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad
• Attended a One-week faculty development program on ‘Meaningful Research and Intellectual Property Rights, between 24 – 30 October 2023, conducted by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
• Coordinated and attended a one-week online National Faculty Development Program on “MOOCS and E-Content Development” under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and TEACHING of the Ministry of Education between 29 April 05 and 05 May
• Attended FDP on ‘Research Methodology in Social Science, Management and Humanities ‘conducted by K R Mangalam University in collaboration with the Indian Economic Association on 04 July 2023 -11 July 2023.
• Attended FDP on ‘MOOCs and e-Content Development’ organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, a centre under the Ministry of Education, in 2023.
• Attended FDP on “Life Skills Management” organised by Shobhit University, Gangoh from 21 August to 27 August 2023.
• Presented a paper on “Study of Selected Works by European Writers Influenced by Indian Literature and Culture” at the second International E Conference CTPDCON ERA 2024 HELD ON 28 & 29 September 2024.
• Presented a paper on “ The Omnipresence of Narrative – Integrating Various Disciplines” in the International Conference organised by Banaras Hindu University on 6 & 7 December 2024.
• Participated in a one-week short-term training programme on “Enhancing Research Impact, Tool and Technique for Effective Publishing “conducted by K R Mangalam University and RSP Science Hub, Coimbatore from 03 to 10 February 2025.
• Coordinated an expert session on “Mastering Communication and Storytelling for Professional Success” on 12 February 2025.
• Presented a paper in the International Conference on “A Study on the Impact of Digitisation on Children’s Mental Well-being” organised by the Times School of Media, Bennett University on 10 March 2025.
• Presented a paper in the International Conference on  “The Role of Indian Government Schemes in Advancing Girl Child Education and Digital Literacy” organised by the Times School of Media, Bennett University on 10 March 2025.
• Participated in National Paper Presentation on “Prevention of use of Drugs, its Act ,enforcement and awareness” on 7 March 2025  Seminar, NDMC Convention Centre, also participated as Program Coordinator.
• Participated in National NSS Poster Competition on “Prevention of use of Drugs, its Act ,Enforcement and Awareness” on 8 March 2025  Seminar, NDMC Convention Centre, Ji Singh Road New Delhi 110001.

• The Guilt Full Morality: A Study on the Consciousness of the Protagonists of Fyodor Dostoyevsky with Reference to Crime and Punishment. Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-1, December 2017, pp.864-867, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd7140.pdfs
• ‘Issues of Validation: Society and Bottlenecks in the avenue of women writers. Published in Shodh Sanchar Bulletin, vol 10, issues40, Oct-Dec, 2020, page Nos 272. ISSN-2229-3620 UGC CARE APPROVED
• A Psychoanalytical Exploration of Guilt after Crime in Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s Crime and Punishment, The Brothers Karamazov and Demons: Relevance and Comparison with Today’s Guilt and Crime.  Published in ‘The Criterion: An International Journal in English Vol. 12, Issue-IV, August 2021 ISSN: 0976-8165s’.
• Heaven in pursuit: An outlook at the role of religious philosophy and family in The brothers Karamazov. Published in International Journal of English Research www.englishjournals.com ISSN: 2455-2186 Received: 05-08-2021, Accepted: 22-08-2021, Published: 07-09-2021 Volume 7, Issue 5, 2021, Page No. 1-3.
• Exploring the representation of art and culture in English children’s literature: a study of themes, narratives and illustrations, published in Shodh Kosh (UGC CARE LIST): Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, June 2024 5(6), 1219–1228, Original Article ISSN (Online): 2582-7472.
• Advancing Gender Equality through Budgetary Allocation Communications on Applied Nonlinear Analysis ISSN: 1074-133X Vol 31 No. 7s (2024) https://internationalpubls.com/index.php/cana/article/view/5421 (SCOPUS)
• The Role of Physiotherapy in the Works of Franz Kafka: A Literary Perspective on Pain and Rehabilitation, published in  Cuest.fisioter.2024.53(3):3587-3594 (Scopus)in year 2024.
• A Case Study on Empowering Women for Micro-Finance and Financial Literacy in Ghangola Village, Gurugram, Haryana , European Economic Letters ISSN 2323-5233Vol 15, Issue 2(2025)http://eelet.org.uk  (ABDC JOURNAL)
• Enhancing Listening Skills and Learner Engagement through the Use of Audio Books in English Language Instruction, published in Journal of Informatics Education and Research(ABDC Journal) ISSN: 1526-4726 Vol 5 Issue 2 (2025).
• Expressing the oppressed voice in a rebellious way: A comparison of confessional poetry by Sylvia Path and Kamala Das published in JONS (Scopus)ISSN(Online): 2226-0439 Vol. 14, Issue 6 (2025) https://www.jneonatalsurg.com, page 338 – 345
• Empowering Futures: The Role of Indian Government Schemes in Advancing Girl Child Education and Digital Literacy – Lex Localis: Journal of Local Self-Government, Institute for Local Self-Government Maribor(SOPUS), ISSN: 1855-363X (28 August 2025)
• Exploring Identity, Trauma, and AI in Greek Lessons, Land of Milk and Honey, and The Unsettled – International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Springer Science +SCOPUS Business Media, ISSN: 2229-7359 (09/01/ 2025)

• Rookie of the Year Award 2023 in K R Mangalam University
• I2ORNational Outstanding Academic Leader Award 2023 International Institute of Organized Research (I2OR) registered MSME with Ministry of MSME , Govt. of India (UDYAM-PB-20-0002405).
• National Women Leadership Award (2024) Presented by Bhagidari Jan Sahiyog Samiti(REGD.).
• Awarded National Woman Leadership Award 2025 for contributing outstanding services in the field of Women Empowerment, presented at Auditorium at NDMAC Convention Centre 8 March  2025.
• Awarded National Public Awareness  Award 2025 for contributing outstanding services in the field of Public Awareness at Auditorium at NDMAC Convention Centre 8 March  2025.
• International Honorable Award 2025 Asian Council for Education and Research (United Kingdom Global Accreditation ,UK)Certificate of Excellence , In Recognition of her remarkable achievements and exceptional   contributions for “Scripting Strength into Womanhood”. on 8 March 2025( CLAIM ID:IHA/2025/C/208)(MSME,NITI AAYOG,ISO).
• Awarded Excellence in Language and Literary Pedagogy by Indo Global International Excellence Award, March 2025 ECRD Research and Education Council.
• Dedication and Service Award 2025  received in K.R. Mangalam University.